2001 BMW 325 vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 325 | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 325 | Coronet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
